Merging onto an Interstate
What method do you use to enter an interstate from the on ramp to merge with traffic when towing?
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Twomed wrote:sunkatcher wrote:
Remember; “Education is Our Responsibility”, the key and I have done my share is that drivers will learn when I pull that left hand turn signal on it means I AM MOVING LEFT not I want to move left.
AND Remember the last sign you saw on the merge ramp said YIELD!!
If you ever just "punch it" and clobber someone while you are telling them "I am coming out" with your turn signal....and they can't move... you hit them... it will be on you. :)
Somewhere in the last twenty years of losing civility in this nation, folks seem to have forgotten that the established moving traffic lane has the right of way. I expect to see that from four wheelers, but not reflected here on the boards.
Just sayin' think about it. :) :)
Well said, and worth reminding everyone here that in all 50 US states the merging vehicle is required to give way to established traffic. It sure is nice when drivers render a little courtesy though! If they don't, however, and the merging vehicle forces the issue in such a way that an accident results, you can expect a citation and your insurance company will likely increase your premium at the same time they are declining your claim.
